Color Palette From Photo - Extract Colors From Any Image
Upload any photo and instantly get the exact colors from your image. Perfect for matching paint colors, finding furniture that coordinates, or creating cohesive room designs.
Your Color Palette Will Appear Here
Upload an image to extract its dominant colors
Upload Your Photo
Click or drag and drop your image here
Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP • Any size
How to Extract Color Palettes From Photos
Get colors from any image in 3 simple steps - no design experience needed.
Upload Your Photo
Choose any image - room photos, Pinterest inspiration, artwork, fabric samples. Anything with colors you like.
Automatic Analysis
Our tool analyzes every pixel to identify the most dominant colors in your image. Takes about 5 seconds.
Copy & Use Colors
Click any color to copy its HEX code. Use for paint matching, furniture shopping, or design projects.
See Your Colors in Your Actual Room
Extracted the perfect colors? Now visualize how they look in your space with our AI room designer.
Visualize Colors in Your Room →Upload your room photo • See colors applied instantly • Free to try
Frequently Asked Questions About Color Palette Extraction
Everything you need to know about extracting colors from photos
What You Can Do With Color Palettes From Photos
People use this tool for all sorts of things. Here are the most common:
Match paint colors to existing furniture
You have a couch you love but need to pick wall colors. Take a photo of the couch, extract the colors, and you know exactly what shades to look for at the paint store. No more guessing or bringing home 20 paint samples.
Example: Upload couch photo → Extract beige/tan colors → Find coordinating wall paint
Steal color schemes from inspiration photos
See a room design you love on Pinterest or Instagram? Upload that photo and get the exact color palette they used. Then recreate that vibe in your own space with the same colors.
Example: Pinterest room photo → Extract color palette → Shop for items in those colors
Find furniture that actually matches your room
Stop buying furniture that "looked good online" but clashes with your space. Extract colors from your room photo, then search for furniture in those exact colors. No more expensive returns.
Example: Your room photo → Extract current colors → Search for new furniture in matching shades
Create cohesive color schemes for renovations
Planning a room makeover? Upload photos of the materials you're keeping (flooring, countertops, etc.) and extract their colors. Then pick new items that coordinate perfectly.
Example: Hardwood floor photo → Extract wood tones → Pick paint/furniture that works
Share exact colors with contractors or designers
Instead of saying "I want a warm gray," send your contractor the actual hex codes. No miscommunication, no surprises when they finish painting.
Example: Inspiration photo → Extract colors → Send hex codes to contractor
Match new purchases to old photos
Bought throw pillows two years ago and want to add more in the same color family? Upload an old photo with those pillows, extract the colors, and shop with confidence.
Example: Old room photo → Extract pillow colors → Buy new items that match
All these use cases are completely free - extract as many color palettes as you need.
Why Use Our Color Palette From Photo Tool?
We built this because other color extraction tools frustrated us. Here's what we did differently:
No signup required
Most color palette generators make you create an account first. Ours doesn't. Just upload and extract. We respect your time.
Unlimited extractions
Extract color palettes from as many photos as you want. No limits, no premium plans, no "you've used your 3 free tries."
Fast and accurate
We analyze every pixel to find the most dominant colors in your image. Results in under 5 seconds, and the colors you get are the actual colors from your photo.
Built for real rooms
This isn't just a generic color picker. We built it specifically for interior design, so it's optimized for room photos and design inspiration images.
Connected to room design
Extract colors from any photo, then immediately visualize those colors in YOUR actual room with our AI designer. Other tools stop at color extraction - we help you actually use those colors.
Works on anything
Room photos, Pinterest images, artwork, fabric samples, nature photos - if it has colors, we can extract them. No restrictions on image type or subject.
How to Actually Use Extracted Color Palettes in Your Room
Getting colors from a photo is easy. Using them well takes a bit of know-how:
📊The 60-30-10 Rule
When you extract a palette, don't use all colors equally. Pick one dominant color for 60% of the room (walls, large furniture), a secondary color for 30% (other furniture, drapes), and an accent color for 10% (pillows, art, accessories). This creates balance instead of chaos.
Main wall color: 60%, Furniture: 30%, Accent pillows: 10%
Equal amounts of every color - looks busy and unbalanced
💡Lighter Colors Make Rooms Feel Bigger
If you extract colors from an inspiration photo and your room is small, use the lighter colors from the palette on your walls and larger furniture. Save darker colors for accents. Light reflects more, making spaces feel open.
Small room = light colors from palette on walls
Dark walls in small space = feels cramped
☀️Consider Your Lighting
Colors look different in different light. A color extracted from a photo taken in bright natural light might look totally different in your room with overhead lighting. Extract colors from photos taken in similar lighting to your space.
Match the lighting conditions when possible
Ignore lighting differences - you'll be disappointed
🧪Test Before Committing
Got your color palette? Use our room visualizer to see those colors in YOUR space before you buy paint or furniture. What looks good in a Pinterest photo might not work in your actual room.
Test colors in your space first with AI
Buy paint/furniture without testing - expensive mistakes
🌡️Warm vs Cool Matters
When you extract colors, notice if they're warm (reds, oranges, yellows) or cool (blues, greens, purples). Stick to one temperature family for a cohesive look. Mixing warm and cool randomly looks messy.
Pick either warm or cool tones from your palette
Mix random warm and cool without a plan
See How It Works: Color Palette From Photo Examples
Real examples of color palettes extracted from different types of photos
Modern Living Room
Extracted from a contemporary living room photo. Notice the neutral base with accent colors.
Use case: Perfect for: Modern, minimalist spaces with warm neutrals
Coastal Bedroom
From a beach-inspired bedroom. Cool blues and sandy neutrals dominate.
Use case: Perfect for: Beach houses, serene bedrooms, coastal themes
Bold Bohemian Space
Extracted from a colorful boho room. Rich, saturated colors for personality.
Use case: Perfect for: Eclectic spaces, art-filled rooms, bold personalities
Scandinavian Kitchen
From a light, airy Scandinavian kitchen. Mostly whites with natural wood accents.
Use case: Perfect for: Bright kitchens, Nordic style, clean aesthetics
These are real palettes extracted from real photos. Your results will vary based on your image, but you'll get similar accuracy.
What Happens When You Upload a Photo?
The technical process, explained like you're a human:
You upload your photo
Technical: Your image is processed entirely in your browser - we don't send it to our servers.
In Plain English: This means it's private and fast. Your room photos stay on your device.
We analyze every pixel
Technical: Our algorithm samples pixels across the entire image, converting RGB values and grouping similar colors.
In Plain English: Think of it like looking at every tiny dot in your picture and sorting them by color family.
We find dominant colors
Technical: Colors are sorted by frequency and proximity, then the top 8 most common colors are selected.
In Plain English: We figure out which colors show up the most and matter the most in your photo.
You get hex codes and names
Technical: Each color is converted to HEX format and matched to the nearest named color in our database.
In Plain English: You get both the exact code you need for design software AND a simple name like 'Beige' or 'Navy Blue.'
⚡ Bottom line: The whole process takes about 5 seconds. No servers, no databases, no complexity - just instant color extraction from any photo.
Other Color Tools You Might Need
We built a few different tools for working with colors - depending on what you're trying to do:
Interior Design Style Quiz
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When to use: Before choosing colors - discover your design style first, then extract colors that match your aesthetic
Room Design AI
Not just colors - redesign your entire room with AI. Upload a photo and see complete design transformations in different styles.
When to use: When you want more than just colors - full room design inspiration
This Color Palette Extractor
The tool you're currently using. Extract color palettes from any photo to use in your design projects.
When to use: When you see colors you like in a photo and want to use them
All tools are free to use. No signup required for basic features.
Everything You Should Know About Extracting Color Palettes From Photos
What is a color palette from photo tool?
A color palette from photo tool analyzes any image you upload and identifies the main colors in it. Instead of guessing what colors you're seeing, the tool extracts the exact RGB and HEX values. This is especially useful for interior design when you see a room you love (on Pinterest, Instagram, or in real life) and want to recreate those colors in your own space. You upload the photo, get the color palette, and then you have the exact colors to search for when shopping for paint, furniture, or decor.
How is extracting colors from a photo different from a regular color palette generator?
A color palette generator typically creates random color schemes based on color theory - complementary colors, analogous colors, triadic schemes, etc. That's useful for starting from scratch. But a color palette from photo tool works differently - it extracts colors that ALREADY EXIST in an image you provide. This is way more practical when you have inspiration photos or when you need to match existing items in your room. You're not generating new colors; you're identifying the ones you already like in a photo.
Why would I need to extract a color palette from a photo for my room?
Here's a common scenario: You see a room design on Pinterest that you absolutely love. You want to recreate that look, but you're not sure what exact colors they used. Descriptions like "sage green" or "warm beige" are too vague - there are hundreds of shades. With a color palette from photo tool, you upload that Pinterest image and get the exact hex codes. Then you can take those codes to the paint store, search for furniture in those precise shades, or use them to coordinate accessories. It takes the guesswork out of matching colors and ensures your room actually looks like the inspiration photo instead of being "close but not quite right."
Can I use extracted color palettes to match paint colors?
Yes, and this is one of the best uses. Take a photo of something in your room that you want to match - your couch, your curtains, a piece of art - and upload it. The tool extracts the dominant colors and gives you hex codes. Most paint stores now have color matching technology, so you can show them the hex code and they'll mix that exact color for you. This is way more accurate than trying to describe a color verbally or bringing in a tiny fabric swatch. You can also reverse it: extract colors from an inspiration photo, then find furniture that matches those extracted colors.
What types of photos work best for color palette extraction?
Pretty much any photo works, but you'll get the best results from images with good lighting and clear colors. Room photos taken in natural daylight are ideal for interior design purposes. Avoid photos that are overly dark, blown out, or have weird color filters applied. For extracting color palettes from photos, it helps if the photo actually shows the colors clearly - a blurry or grainy phone photo will work, but a well-lit, high-resolution image gives more accurate color extraction. If you're trying to match room colors, take your reference photo in the same lighting conditions as your actual space.